About Shri P. Vasantha Kumar
Shri P. Vasantha Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2012 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri P. Vasantha Kumar joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 14 years of service, Shri P. Vasantha Kumar has held 4 recorded postings across 4 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, Public Lands Corporation Ltd. Bangalore; Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Udupi. The longest single tenure was 7y 11m as Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Udupi.
Shri P. Vasantha Kumar is currently serving as Joint Secretary To Govt., Agriculture Deptt Food Processing & Harvest Technology Bangalore, a position held since 17 September 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 3y 3m each.
The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
Proportional view — each block is a posting, sized by tenure.
Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joint Secretary To Govt. | Agriculture Deptt Food Processing & Harvest Technology Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 17/09/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | Public Lands Corporation Ltd. Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 19/04/2022 - 17/09/2025 |
| 3 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Udupi | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 13/11/2018 - Till-Date |
| 4 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 23/02/2018 - 12/11/2018 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri P. Vasantha Kumar belong to?
Shri P. Vasantha Kumar is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 2012.
What is Shri P. Vasantha Kumar's age?
Shri P. Vasantha Kumar is 53 years old, born on 04 February 1973.
What is Shri P. Vasantha Kumar's current posting?
Shri P. Vasantha Kumar is currently serving as Joint Secretary To Govt., Agriculture Deptt Food Processing & Harvest Technology Bangalore since 17 September 2025.
How many years has Shri P. Vasantha Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri P. Vasantha Kumar has 14 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri P. Vasantha Kumar held?
Shri P. Vasantha Kumar has held 4 distinct postings over their career, across 4 locations.
What is Shri P. Vasantha Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri P. Vasantha Kumar held in one role was 7y 11m as Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Udupi.
How was Shri P. Vasantha Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri P. Vasantha Kumar was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
